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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Movie 2h 4m ★ 7.0/10 United States of America

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind

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Released in 2011, Captain America: The First Avenger is an action, adventure and science fiction movie. It is directed by Joe Johnston. The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan and Hayley Atwell. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.

PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.

The one who never gives up awakens.

70Tonight Score Well rated.

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Synopsis

During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.

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Questions about Captain America: The First Avenger

What genre is Captain America: The First Avenger?
Captain America: The First Avenger is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Captain America: The First Avenger?
Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Richard Armitage, Dominic Cooper appear in the main cast.
Who directed Captain America: The First Avenger?
Joe Johnston directed Captain America: The First Avenger.
How long is Captain America: The First Avenger?
Captain America: The First Avenger runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
Is Captain America: The First Avenger worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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